About Allahabad

Known for the Kumbh Mela, Allahabad is one of the popular pilgrim destinations in India. The city is significant for Hindus as three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet here. One can easily get flights to Allahabad domestic airport, which is also known as the Bamrauli Air Force Base. The airport is connected to many Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai by regular Allahabad flights.

Allahabad is considered as one of the oldest surviving cities of India, which is home to several tourist attractions like Sangam, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple and Ganga Gallery. If the purpose is to see the cultural and religious side of the city, the best time is to come during the Kumbh Mela, which is the largest religious fair for Hindus.

At the time of Kumbh Mela, many devotees and tourists come to the city, and it can become slightly difficult to get air tickets to Allahabad. At other times, it is not that difficult to make flight booking to reach the heritage town. Several airlines offer flights in different time slots to cater to needs of different travellers. On advance booking and even on on-the-spot booking, one can find great flight deals and airfare deals on MakeMyTrip.

Allahabad owns a domestic airport, Bamrauli which is around 15 km away from the core of the city. Metro cities like Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow are linked with the city via airlines. Indian Airlines majorly serve the region and connects Allahabad with the other Indian cities. To stay in the adjoining area of the airport, there are many hotels such as Valentines Hotel, Milan Palace Hotel and Grand Continental Hotel etc.

About Kolhapur

Kolhapur is a city located on the banks of the Panchganga River in the state of Maharashtra. It is one of India's fastest growing cities, with an agriculture driven economy. The industries located in Kolhapur are mainly into production of sugar and textile. The city is well-known for its mouth-watering cuisine, exquisite artwork and handicrafts, besides the trademark footwearÔÇôKolhapuri chappals. Several tourists travel to this destination, with most of them preferring flights to Kolhapur as these are fast and convenient.

However, Kolhapur airport is not operational at the moment and thus, tourists travelling from different parts of the country have to purchase cheap air tickets to the nearest Belgaum airport in the state of Karnataka. International tourists can either make a flight booking for Mumbai airport or Goa airport. Taxis are available from all these airports to Kolhapur, which is home to several tourist attractions. Popular places to visit in the city are the Vishalgad Fort, Wax Museum, New Palace, Mahalakshmi Temple and Katyayani Devi Temple, to name a few. Some of the dishes that tourists must try during their trip to Kolhapur are spicy Savaji recipes, misal pav and spicy mutton curries. Those planning a trip to Kolhapur can avail best airfare deals for Belgaum, Mumbai or Goa airports on MakeMyTrip.

Kolhapur is a famous tourist destination in Mumbai and is well connected through air route. The major airlines flying to and from the city include Kingfisher Airlines, Kingfisher Red Airlines, Indigo airlines, Air India, Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Indian Airlines and Go Air. The Kolhapur airlines connect the city to almost all the major cities in the country. The Kolhapur airport is situated in Ujlaiwadi which is 9 km towards the south-east of the city. You can find both luxury as well as cheap hotels near the airport in Kolhapur.